Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology ·
Male ·
Age 52
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Dr. Mel Kurtulus, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in La Jolla, CA and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi in 1989 and specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Hysteroscopy
very high
more than 92% of peers
Uterine Prolapse
normal
more than 82% of peers
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
normal
more than 81% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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1 Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 Board Certifications
- Obstetrics & GynecologyAccredited by: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology*
29 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Endometriosis
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginismus
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Vulvodynia
53 Procedures
- Adhesiolysis
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Birth Control
- Colporrhaphy
- Colporrhaphy With Robotic Assistance
- Colposcopy
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Dilation and Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Family Planning Services
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedure
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation
- Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
- Hysterosalpingography
- Hysteroscopic Resection of Fibroids and Polyps
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysteroscopy Sterilization
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Infertility Treatment
- In-Office Endometrial Ablation
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laser Laparoscopy
- Lupron Injection
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic
- Normal Vaginal Delivery
- Oophorectomy
- Operative Hysteroscopy
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exams
- Pelvic Fistula Repair
- Pelvic Surgery
- Prenatal Care and Counseling
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Routine Gynecological Care
- Sonography
- Treatment of Fibroid Tumors
- Tubal Ligation
- Ultrasound
- Urethral Sling
- Urinary Incontinence Surgery
- Uterine Prolapse Surgery
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Vaginal Surgery
- Vaginoplasty
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Ankara Universitesi, Tip FakultesiMedical School | Graduated 1989
- University Of Illinois HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1993
- Saint Johns HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1997
- Stanford HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Resident Research Award, 2003-2007
- AAGL Achievement in Laparoscopic Surgery Award, 2007
- Patients Choice Award, 2008
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Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Turkish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What an amazing doctor! My experience with San Diego Womens Health has been nothing short of fantastic. The staff are helpful and friendly, the office is beautiful, and Dr. Mel is such a gentle, compassionate, and understanding person.
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Alexis in San Diego, CA – Oct 06, 2018
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Dr. Mel is one of the top Robotic Surgeons in California, and I am so glad I choose him went I underwent an endometriosis resection last year. I highly recommend him.
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Allea in San Diego, CA – Oct 02, 2018